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Currier Currier is an attorney with Baron & Budd, PC of Dallas, Texas and advocates for victims of asbestos-related diseases. She is licensed to practice in both New York and Texas. Currier previously worked as a solo practitioner “serving our local community.” She has also worked at Lockheed Martin with executive leadership in human-resources strategic […]
Grants boost North Country workforce development programs
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Jefferson Economic Development Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation is providing grant funding for both Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and the Clayton Local Development Corp. to help strengthen career and workforce development in the region. The Clayton Local Development Corporation will use a $3,000 grant award for a one-time study of
Brown & Brown appoints Mathis as chief legal officer
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced it has appointed Robert Mathis as its chief legal officer. Mathis will also serve on the senior leadership team of the national insurance-brokerage firm. Before joining Brown & Brown, Mathis served as a senior VP for KBR, Inc.,
VIEWPOINT: It’s not about growing old; it’s about how you grow old
More Americans than ever are growing older and healthier these days. Consider the fact that, on average, we were lucky if we lived past 47 years of age at the beginning of the 20th century. Yet nowadays most men and women in the U.S. can look forward to celebrating birthdays well into their 70s. In
Northland continues its growth track, creating new positions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Northland Communications, a Central New York–based telecommunications provider, recently announced that it continues to create new positions and add more employees. Northland Communications says it has consistently grown to meet current and prospective customer growth over the last couple of years. The company is projecting increasing its workforce by an additional 12.5
SUNY to offer 150 students paid internships at five campuses this summer
ALBANY, N.Y. — Paid internships for 150 undergraduates are available at five state university campuses this summer through the SUNY Chancellor’s Summer Research Excellence Fund. The campuses include Binghamton University, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, and SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy, SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. announced April 12. This will
LGS SPOTLIGHT: Joelene Orlando, Executive Director, Whole Me, Inc.
LGS Class of 2022 Hometown: Seneca Falls Home today: Auburn Pride & Vision What makes you proud to be a Syracusan? While I do not live in Syracuse, I love it. I grew up as a huge Syracuse University fan (football, basketball, lacrosse). In the last six years, as a member of the Whole Me, Inc. team,
FuzeHub announces this year’s first round of manufacturing-grant recipients
ALBANY, N.Y. — Businesses in Auburn, Ithaca, and Rome are among the 10 recipients of $50,000 manufacturing grants that FuzeHub recently announced. FuzeHub, an Albany–based
People news: Loretto names new assistant director of nursing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto Health & Rehabilitation announced it has promoted April Pirie to assistant director of nursing. She had previously served as a nurse
Onondaga County Bar Association announces new officers, board members
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Bar Association (OCBA) has announced new officers for the 2023-24 program year. OCBA also installed new board members during
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